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On the shortest day, and the longest night
When the winter solstice appears, anew
Let us gather round, be warm in its light
While we bid, dear autumn, a fond adieu
Ragtag Daily Prompt – Solstice
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Night Owl Poetry - Dorinda Duclos 
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Thank you!! xoxo
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My pleasure, Dear!!
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I was really sad to see Autumn go!!! Beautiful poem, My Dear!
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Thank you, my friend. I’m not sure we really had an autumn in NJ. We kind of blew right through it 😦
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Ohh, so sorry to hear that!! I google fall in New England when I get Autumn withdrawals.
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Yes, I was not a happy camper!! Hmph!
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Thank you! 🙂
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I love the image. Such deep colour. Xx
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Thank you
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Lovely words, Dorinda.
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Thank you, Robbie 😊
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Incredible sky, red, gaining strength for the winter retreat season. You r poem is delightful
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Thank you so much, Helene! The photo was too gorgeous to pass up.
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It is anamazing coloured sky, enjoy the full moon, solstice.
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I am and I will! So excited lol
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Lovely! The winter solstice inspired me today too. Winter solstice and the coming in of the full moon!
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Oh I cannot wait for tomorrow’s full moon – The Cold Moon!
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Indeed!
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